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  • Final Budget Adopted: November 4, 2024 2025 Budget Photo by: Chloe Pauls

    Nov 4, 2024

    ·Nanticoke, PA
    Budget

    On November 4, 2024, North Whitehall Township adopted its 2025 budget with an opening General Fund balance of $8,250,000 and anticipated revenues of $6,425,000 against expenditures of $6,133,000, resulting in a $291,000 surplus. The Township made significant decisions to increase its property tax levy from 0.5 mills to 0.65 mills (a 0.15 mill increase) and introduced its first-ever Fire Tax of 0.45 mills, bringing the total 2025 property tax levy to 1.2 mills. Additionally, $275,000 of the budget surplus was allocated to the Equipment fund for fleet needs, and $900,000 was drawn from unrestricted cash reserves for capital improvements, while maintaining an estimated ending fund balance of $7,361,000.

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  • City of Dearborn Public Hearing 2025–2026 Budget List of Documents Page(s) A.

    Dearborn, MI
    Budget

    The City of Dearborn held a public hearing on its proposed 2025–2026 budget as of May 1, 2025, presenting a balanced General Fund budget expected to contribute $230,689 to the fund balance reserve. The budget faces financial challenges including revenue growth falling short of expenditure inflation, state taxation limitations, and rising retirement and debt service obligations, with personnel and non-discretionary spending comprising 79% of general fund uses. Revenue is projected to increase $3.6 million (2.5%), primarily from property tax gains of $1.7 million and increased charges for services of $1.1 million, while expenditures increase $3.6 million (2.4%), largely due to $5.7 million in additional wages and benefits; budget priorities allocate 70% of subsidies to Public Safety, followed by Administrative (11%), Public Works & Facilities (9%), Parks & Recreation (8%), and Economic Development (2%).

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  • 2023-2024 Proposed Budget Summary Introduction

    Seattle, WA
    Budget

    Seattle's 2023-2024 Proposed Budget, the first under Mayor Bruce A. Harrell, totals approximately $7.4 billion in appropriations, including $1.6 billion in General Fund and $294 million from the JumpStart Payroll Expense Tax. This is the first biennial budget since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the city's normal budgeting cycle, and it addresses a significant General Fund deficit while prioritizing housing and homelessness, public safety, access to opportunity, healthy communities, climate and environment, transportation, and good government. Despite 40-year-high inflation, General Fund expenditure growth is held to effectively flat at 0.03% over 2022 levels, with the budget balanced partly through payroll tax revenue and conservative spending measures aimed at replenishing reserves.

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  • capital and operating budget

    Salt Lake City, UT
    Budget

    Salt Lake City's Fiscal Year 2021-22 Capital and Operating Budget totals just under $350 million in the General Fund, maintaining current and expanded staffing levels without cuts despite 2020 revenue shortfalls addressed through fund balance reserves. The budget incorporates federal investments from President Biden's American Rescue Plan and increased bond capacity, providing the city with expanded resources for infrastructure, emergency services, utilities, parks, and other municipal services. The document serves as a comprehensive budget guide covering departmental allocations, capital improvement projects, financial policies, and staffing plans across all city agencies.

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  • 2026-2027 Budget - City of Knoxville

    Knoxville, TN
    Budget

    Mayor Indya Kincannon proposed a balanced, $499 million net budget for fiscal years 2026-2027 with no new taxes, maintaining the city's property tax rate at $2.1556 per $100 of assessed value—the lowest since 1974. The budget prioritizes public safety ($102.1 million for police and firefighter salaries and benefits), affordable housing ($8 million investment including support for the Transforming Western partnership), and parks and quality-of-life services, while withdrawing $6 million from reserves to address inflationary pressures that are outpacing revenue growth. Despite budgetary challenges from 2.2 percent sales tax growth forecasts against 3 percent anticipated inflation, Knoxville maintains strong financial reserves of $114.6 million in its General Fund Balance and holds all-time high bond ratings with the lowest debt per capita among Tennessee's six largest cities.

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  • BUDGET OVERVIEW

    Bloomington, IN
    Budget

    The City of Bloomington Controller presented a 2021 budget overview addressing ongoing pandemic impacts, noting significant revenue reductions in Street, Parks, and Food & Beverage Funds, though some recovery has occurred. The city received federal assistance through CARES and ARPA funds reflected in the 2022 budget request, with cash reserves projected to decline from 38.8% at the end of 2020 to 29.1% by end of 2021 and 23.6% by end of 2022. Key revenue sources include property taxes (53.7% of General Fund revenues, expected to increase 4.3%), Local Income Tax (26.5% of revenues, but facing a projected $1.08 million reduction for 2022), and miscellaneous revenues (19.9%), with the city taking a cautious approach to spending while remaining prepared to adjust quickly.

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  • DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP 2026 Preliminary BUDGET

    Doylestown, PA
    Budget

    Doylestown Township presented its 2026 preliminary budget to the Board of Supervisors on November 19, 2025, prepared under the leadership of Township Manager Stephanie J. Mason and Finance Director Kenneth Wallace. The budget document outlines funding across multiple funds including the General Fund, Fire Fund, Park and Recreation Fund, and various capital and debt service funds. The township maintains strong financial health with an Aa1 credit rating from Moody's, reflecting a healthy reserve position with available fund balance at 53% of expenditures, and holds multiple accreditations including Pennsylvania Police Chief's Association accreditation and Gold Sustainable Community certification.

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  • 1 Community Development Administration

    Baltimore, MD
    Budget

    The Community Development Administration of Maryland's Department of Housing and Community Development issued this annual report pursuant to SEC Rule 15c2-12, disclosing financial information current as of June 30, 2025, for its Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds program. The report references the Administration's most recent official statement dated November 18, 2011, for Series 2011 C/2009 A-7 bonds. Financial statements for fiscal years ending June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024 were audited by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP in accordance with generally accepted accounting and auditing standards. As of June 30, 2025, the Debt Service Reserve Fund held a balance of $3,923,613, satisfying the Debt Service Reserve Requirement. The Administration voluntarily provides quarterly updates to EMMA filings but reserves the right to discontinue this practice at any time.

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  • City of Spokane 2025-2026 Budget Overview Executive Summary

    Spokane, WA
    Budget

    The City of Spokane's 2025-2026 biennial budget totals $2.5 billion and addresses a projected $60 million General Fund deficit inherited by the new administration through conservative revenue assumptions, a 1% property tax increase, and a 22 FTE position reduction to manage costs without depleting reserves. Key budget priorities include public safety, housing, and economic development, with personnel costs comprising 85 percent of operating expenses across 2,434.5 FTE positions serving over 230,000 residents. The budget assumes passage of a Community Safety Sales Tax initiative and projects conservative sales tax growth of 2% in 2025 and 2.9% in 2026, with the General Fund comprising approximately 22 percent ($535.2 million) of the total budget.

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  • FISCAL YEAR 2024 RECOMMENDED BUDGET City of Wilmington, North Carolina

    Wilmington, DE
    Budget

    The City of Wilmington, North Carolina's Fiscal Year 2024 Recommended Budget document outlines the city's financial plan, including budgetary fund structure, appropriation categories, and financial management policies covering revenue, expenditures, reserves, debt management, and capital investments. The document serves as a comprehensive guide for budget preparation, adoption procedures, and amendment processes, structured to provide transparency through detailed organizational information and accounting policies. Specific budget figures and policy changes are referenced in the table of contents but are not detailed in the provided excerpt.

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  • MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE, ALASKA COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT

    Anchorage, AK
    Budget

    The Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska Comprehensive Annual Financial Report documents the municipality's financial position as of December 31, 2017, under Mayor Ethan Berkowitz and Controller Alex Slivka. The report includes government-wide and fund financial statements covering governmental, proprietary, and fiduciary funds, along with budgetary comparisons for the General Fund and nonmajor funds such as Heritage Land Bank, Convention Center Operating Reserve, E911 Surcharge, and Police/Fire Retiree Medical Liability. Required supplementary information addresses road network condition ratings, pension plans, and other post-employment benefits. The municipality received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.

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  • State of Wisconsin FY 2022-23 Financial Statements | full report

    Madison, WI
    Budget

    The Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau issued Report 23-26 in December 2023, presenting the State of Wisconsin's FY 2022-23 Financial Statements as part of its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The report, prepared by State Auditor Joe Chrisman and reviewed by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, provides an independent audit of Wisconsin's state finances across multiple funds including the General Fund, Transportation Fund, Long-Term Debt, Unemployment Reserve Fund, and University of Wisconsin System. This nonpartisan audit examines financial transactions, agency performance, and public policy issues to support the Legislature's oversight of state government operations and efficiency.

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  • $55,907,870 $705,433 $56,635,803 (1) Governor's Budget Message Change (3) - (1)

    Newark, NJ
    Budget

    The FY 2025 Appropriations Act (P.L.2024, c.22) enacted a total budget of $56,635,803 thousand in appropriations and $63,124,330 thousand in total resources, representing a $705,433 thousand increase from the Governor's Budget Message. Major revenue sources include Gross Income Tax at $19,694,602 thousand, Sales Tax at $13,769,128 thousand, and Corporation Business Tax at $4,338,044 thousand. The budget established an unreserved balance of $6,420,515 thousand and designated $308,159 thousand for Open Space Reserved funds. The document was prepared by the Office of Legislative Services with a report date of July 1, 2024.

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  • BOROUGH OF CONSHOHOCKEN FISCAL YEAR 2025 PROPOSED BUDGET BOROUGH COUNCIL MAYOR

    Phoenixville, PA
    Budget

    The Borough of Conshohocken's 2025 proposed budget is balanced with estimated revenues matching expenditures and includes no tax increase, maintaining the millage rate at 4.5 mills for the fiscal year. The budget was developed through an efficient collaborative process between Borough Council, the Mayor, and administrative staff, and includes capital equipment and projects along with allocations to reserve and emergency funds to ensure the Borough's financial stability. The budget encompasses multiple accounting funds including a general operating fund, capital fund, special tax levy funds (street light, fire protection, library, debt service, and road), and fiduciary funds, while reflecting the priorities and departmental goals of the Borough for 2025.

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  • Mayor Jenny Wilson Salt Lake County 2026 Proposed Budget

    Salt Lake City, UT
    Budget

    Mayor Jenny Wilson's Salt Lake County 2026 Proposed Budget, presented by CFO Darrin Casper, aims to maintain fiscal conservatism, reestablish structural balance in tax funds, and budget reserves at or above minimum levels while addressing facilities issues. The budget shows $26.3 million in total revenue growth (combining $16.0 million in new growth and $10.4 million in new sales tax over six months), with the General Fund receiving $18.8 million of this increase, though this growth is offset by $14.9 million in compensation and benefits increases and $2.4 million in health insurance costs. The county's economy remains strong with 3.4% unemployment, though officials note headwinds including potential tariff increases, labor force contraction, and purchasing power erosion from inflation that has reduced the value of each dollar from $1.00 in January 2020 to $0.79 by August 2025.

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  • Chair Carol DeWolf Westtown Township County of Chester

    West Chester, PA
    Budget

    Westtown Township, a Second Class Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, adopted its Fiscal Year 2022 Budget on December 20, 2021, with Chair Carol DeWolf overseeing the process. The Township, serving 10,827 residents across 8.64 square miles with a real estate assessed valuation of $822.6 million, maintains a strong financial position reflected in Moody's Aa2 rating, supported by a mature tax base and General Fund reserves meeting Government Finance Officers Association recommendations. The 2022 budget funds ongoing infrastructure projects including MS4 stream restoration efforts, park plan implementation, and continued maintenance of the Township's 54 miles of roads, presented in balanced form as required by state law.

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  • 2025-26 City Manager's Proposed Budget (PDF)

    Phoenix, AZ
    Budget

    The City of Phoenix presented its balanced Fiscal Year 2025-26 City Manager's Proposed Budget on May 6, 2025, which includes a projected $17 million General Fund surplus that the City Manager recommends be set aside as reserve due to economic uncertainty, slowing revenue collections, and potential impacts from state and federal funding changes. The budget proposal follows extensive community engagement, with 12 budget hearings held between April 1-16 that generated resident feedback broadly supportive of the proposed budget and requesting additional city services; the city also allocated $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act interest earnings to the Housing Trust Fund. Final budget action is scheduled for the May 21, 2025 City Council meeting, with detailed fund schedules included in the proposal.

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  • Chair Thomas Foster Westtown Township County of Chester

    West Chester, PA
    Budget

    Westtown Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania adopted its 2025 budget on December 16, 2024, maintaining no increase in real estate taxes while increasing the refuse and recycling fee to $120 per quarter. The General Fund will use $503,586 from fund balance to cover increased police service costs from loss of Thornbury Township participation, new park staff, and inflation, while increasing capital reserves contributions from $180,000 to $240,000. Major capital projects include a $2.2 million Pleasant Grove Pump Station project, $103,246 for Pleasant Grove Stream Restoration, $390,600 for Crebilly Preserve improvements, and various infrastructure investments funded through reserves, loans, bonds, or grant offsets.

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  • TOWNSHIP OF BETHLEHEM NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PA 2023 ADOPTED BUDGET (ALL FUNDS)

    Bethlehem, PA
    Budget

    The Township of Bethlehem's 2023 Adopted Budget document, finalized December 19, 2022, presents comprehensive revenue and expenditure projections across six funds: General Fund, Sewer Fund, Liquid Fuels Fund, Capital Reserve Fund, Fire Tax Fund, and Stormwater Fund. Total General Fund tax revenue is budgeted at $15,976,510 for 2023, with earned income tax constituting $5,450,000, real estate tax at $7,103,510, and real estate transfer tax at $1,275,000. Licenses and permits revenue totals $841,700, and the budget includes detailed expenditure summaries and minor equipment allocations across all operating funds.

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  • YORK TOWNSHIP 2026 BUDGET

    York, PA
    Budget

    The York Township 2026 Budget document is a comprehensive 52-page budget plan outlining the township's financial allocations across multiple funds including the General Fund, Sewer Fund, Recreation Capital Reserve Fund, Stormwater Fund, and others. The budget includes detailed information on revenue sources, expense appropriations, tax rates, and capital reserves, with sections dedicated to explaining how tax dollars are allocated across township services. Key components covered are the General Fund budget, sewer operations, intermunicipal sewer arrangements, liquid fuel allocations, and stormwater management.

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  • B U D G E T I N B R I E F F I S C A L Y E A R 2 0 2 5 - 2 0 2 6

    Mesa, AZ
    Budget

    The City of Mesa, Arizona adopted a total budget of $2.79 billion for fiscal year 2025–2026. The General Fund comprises $595.4 million in discretionary funds allocated to priorities including Public Safety ($411.3 million), while Restricted Funds total $538.2 million designated for specific purposes such as local streets, arts, and culture. Revenue sources include Sales and Use Tax ($222.2 million), Intergovernmental transfers ($219.3 million), and Utility Fund Contribution ($147.1 million). The budget includes $482.7 million in Construction Funds for infrastructure and facilities, $192.6 million for Debt Service, and $95.4 million in Contingency reserves for unforeseen needs.

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  • Budget - City of Knoxville

    Knoxville, TN
    Budget

    Mayor Indya Kincannon proposed a balanced $499 million net operating budget for 2026-2027 with no new taxes, maintaining the city's property tax rate at $2.1556 per $100 of assessed value—the lowest since 1974. The budget prioritizes public safety ($102.1 million for police and firefighter salaries and benefits), affordable housing (over $8 million in investments including $4.5 million for the Transforming Western partnership), and parks and quality of life services, while addressing inflationary pressures that exceed modest sales tax revenue growth of 2.2 percent. The city's General Fund Balance reserves total approximately $114.6 million with all-time high bond ratings and the lowest debt per capita among Tennessee's six largest cities.

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  • “Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and

    Charlotte, NC
    Budget

    The City of Charlotte's proposed FY 2026 budget totals $3.6 billion, combining the annual operating budget and the five-year Capital Investment Plan. Key highlights include no property tax increase while maintaining the lowest North Carolina tax rate among major cities, $25.6 million in Fire infrastructure investments, a new Office of Youth Opportunities, and a $1 million community benefits fund. The budget also includes employee compensation increases ranging from 3-6.5% depending on position type, raises the minimum pay to $24 per hour, and maintains core services and operating reserves.

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  • Governor's FY 2025 Executive Budget - Oklahoma.gov

    Oklahoma City, OK
    Budget

    Governor J. Kevin Stitt submitted Oklahoma's FY 2025 Executive Budget to the 60th Oklahoma Legislature, emphasizing financial recovery and building toward a "Top Ten State" vision. State tax collections reached a record $14.18 billion in FY 2023 but declined 4.4% to $13.56 billion in FY 2024, with FY 2025 expected to show slight decline and FY 2026 modest growth according to Oklahoma Tax Commission projections. General Revenue Fund collections for FY 2025 are projected at $8.40 billion, down $62 million from FY 2024 actuals, while total certified and authorized funds available for appropriation are estimated at $10.83 billion for FY 2025. Spending discipline from FY 2021–FY 2025 is projected to generate $4.6 billion in total state reserves and cash savings by the end of FY 2025, including $2.03 billion in constitutional and revenue stabilization reserves, $1.37 billion in General Revenue cash, and $1.24 billion in other dedicated fund balances.

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  • CITY OF PROVIDENCE FY23 BUDGET

    Providence, RI
    Budget

    The FY23 City of Providence budget totals $567,341,359, representing a 5.15% increase, and is structured as a balanced budget emphasizing investments in youth, city services, and infrastructure. Key allocations include $100,323,373 for pension fund payments, $498.8 million for major infrastructure improvements over FY23-27, $1,526,715 for police and fire training academies to recruit up to 50 new officers and firefighters, and $721,176 for a behavioral health crisis response program. The budget also reflects tax rate adjustments across residential, commercial, tangible, and motor vehicle categories, with residential tax rates decreasing by $6.06 per $1,000 valuation, and the city achieved its first rainy day fund reserve goal of 5% since 2008 with a current balance of $28,818,000.

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